I would like to replace the material that comes in direct contact with the coils in a standard DC, not the "poly fill" type material but the clothy material that wicks the juice from the poly fill to the coils. I have about 10 clear mega carts that are in good working order but without the coil material they are usless. I think it could be some type of cotton or maybe a felt type material but i am unsure.
What is the material that makes direct contact with the coils
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I think they're typically cotton, as cotton's cheap, wicks well as long as the liquid isn't too thick and won't burn up until about 400deg as long as it isn't oily. There have been some experiments using stainless steel mesh, and probably other wicking material. You might check the experimental subforum for more information: Experiments With Equipment
I'm still new to this but I believe the tank systems probably evolved out of a necessity to use a wick, tempered with the experience that the wicking material is a weak link that negatively affects flavor if it ever runs dry.
I'm still new to this but I believe the tank systems probably evolved out of a necessity to use a wick, tempered with the experience that the wicking material is a weak link that negatively affects flavor if it ever runs dry.
Though I haven't tried them I've seen posts using every type of material from metal mesh to the replaceable filter material used in fish tanks.
Some cartos use a single coil at the bottom that creates a hot spot, which can burn the filler material easily. Others use a dual coil to distribute the heat more evenly. Still others make a horizontal coil, which is basically a wire that runs the length of the carto. This spreads out the heat more evenly yet. A lot of the Boge's use this design.
I've torn apart a bunch of cartos to see what makes them tick. The different designs are interesting to see but it's always easy to spot one design flaw or another. Since I'm a supplier I'm not really allowed to push one product over another on this forum. I will say it pays to experiment with different products.
My personal opinion is that the filler's main job is to keep liquid from leaking out of the top. That way you can carry it around, lay it flat or even turn it upside down and it won't leak. The problem, then, becomes one of the filler coming in contact with the coil and eventually burning. That's why a lot of mods out there don't use a filler at all.
Some cartos use a single coil at the bottom that creates a hot spot, which can burn the filler material easily. Others use a dual coil to distribute the heat more evenly. Still others make a horizontal coil, which is basically a wire that runs the length of the carto. This spreads out the heat more evenly yet. A lot of the Boge's use this design.
I've torn apart a bunch of cartos to see what makes them tick. The different designs are interesting to see but it's always easy to spot one design flaw or another. Since I'm a supplier I'm not really allowed to push one product over another on this forum. I will say it pays to experiment with different products.
My personal opinion is that the filler's main job is to keep liquid from leaking out of the top. That way you can carry it around, lay it flat or even turn it upside down and it won't leak. The problem, then, becomes one of the filler coming in contact with the coil and eventually burning. That's why a lot of mods out there don't use a filler at all.
I have a questin for ya, Hondo.
How would the reviver do with a hole punched in it in a tank? Have ya tried this? Just wondering and trying for that elusive "more vapor" with my 100% PG.
I use a regular 808 in my tank now.
Thanks ~ sorry, OP, for the hijack.
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